Never Vacation with Your Ex

I love the genre and these types of books, but this one I just did not enjoy. I really thought I was going to, but then I started reading and I didn't get sucked in. I actually almost DNFed it because I disliked it so much. The characters were especially hard to relate to and care about. I found most of them annoying throughout most of the book. It was only toward the end that things started getting better. Of course, by then, I was just trying to get the book finished.

I think the issue most people have with Kaylee being unlikable is that she is trying so hard to keep the perfect face in all facets of her life (mostly being the best in volleyball), meaning that her heart has to remain out of bounds at all times but still be carefree for the cameras and internet trolls who have nothing better to do . That being said, I got very frustrated at her and her decisions. Dean was good though also had his own issues. I liked Lucy and Jessie the best. Mamma Mia forever

My favorite part of this book was the mother-daughter relationship between Kaylee and her Olympic champion mother. The drama between the two, even though it was far from my experiences, felt so real and raw. I loved their character growth arcs as they finally communicated honestly with each other. The adult friendships that were portrayed are also refreshing and ones I rarely see played out in young adult or middle grade books. Seeing how adults act and react to each other and learn from their